Author Archives: Thorburn

Driven: Lotus Exige S Track Test

Our write up of last weeks Lotus Exige S Track Test is online now, where three SELOCers of mixed abilities took to the Lotus test track at Hethel to try out the new V6 engined Exige and see how it … Continue reading

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Lotus F1 Team – Australian GP – Friday Practice

The new season officially got under way this morning with the first practice sessions in Australia. Lotus F1 Team have showed promise in the opening sessions, reaching 4th and 5th in Free Practice 2 behind the Red Bulls and the … Continue reading

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Video: Lotus Exige S Track Test

When we were offered the chance to drive the new Exige V6 on Lotus’ private test track we knew it was an opportunity too good to miss. We took along a track novice, a long term Elise owner and a … Continue reading

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LoTRDC – Lotus Cup Europe attains FIA International Series status

Ahead of the new season starting next month, Lotus on Track Racing Drivers Club have announced that the Lotus Cup Europe has gained FIA International Series status. Source: LoTRDC – Lotus Cup Europe attains FIA International Series status Lotus Cup … Continue reading

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Snows Group restarts plans to open Lotus Hedge End

Last year Snows Group put plans to open a new Lotus dealership in Hedge End on hold, citing concerns around “uncertainty surrounding Lotus”. Now however the company has decided to press ahead with the opening of the new Lotus dealership … Continue reading

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LoTRDC 2012 UK Award evening out at Brands Hatch

Following their pre-season track day, the Lotus on Track Racing Drivers Club held their annual awards this weekend at Brands Hatch, with Richard Short and Martin Donnelly handing out awards for the 2012 season and Perry McCarthy taking to the stage … Continue reading

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Exige S Delivery and Brochure updates

After our look at the Exige S in production at Hethel last month and an early customer delivery in January we’ve beginning to see the first real wave of UK customer cars arriving with dealers now – with Bell & … Continue reading

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Lotus Driving Academy re-introduce the Scare Yourself Sensible! experience

When the Lotus Driving Academy re-organised their driving experience days a few years ago many bemoaned the loss of the basic half day ‘Scare Yourself Sensible!’ package. The team have clearly listened as they’ve now re-launched the experience, which includes … Continue reading

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Evora buyers guide in EVO Issue 181

This month issue of EVO is already landing on subscribers doorsteps and features a handy 2-page Evora buyers guide with input from Bell & Colvill Lotus Sales Manager Jamie Matthews and Evora owners and SELOC member Justin King. This guide … Continue reading

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SELOC Sun Strips on sale now

The first batch of SELOC Sun Strips are available now in the SELOC Shoppe. Priced at just £12 including postage, these sun strips can be fitted to all the current Elise variant and should begin shipping next week. Discussion: SELOC … Continue reading

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